Senior Linear Inspector

The Senior Linear Inspector plays a key role in supporting the delivery of the Linear Inspections Programme. Working closely with the Inspections Lead and a team of Inspectors, the post holder ensures inspections are properly permitted, coordinated, and executed to the required standards. This role is essential for maintaining the quality and timeliness of inspection activities across the network and meeting CPS contractual requirements.

• Liaise with the Logistics Manager to book road space and traffic management to facilitate inspections when required.
• Ensure all necessary briefings and provisions are in place prior to inspection activities.
• Monitor and update the inspection programme to reflect progress and changes.
• Maintain attention to detail, ensuring inspection defect reporting meets quality and regulatory standards.
• Assist the Drainage Inspections Manager with planning CCTV inspections.
• Manage deliverables from all linear inspections, including monitoring the progress of uploads from drainage CCTV surveys to the GDMS.
• Act as Activity Manager for any drone requests on the network, ensuring all drone activity is approved by National Highways and complies with required standards.
• Keep accurate logs and records of all linear inspections.
• Line manage Inspectors, providing guidance and support.
• Conduct regular refresher training for the in-house inspections team.
• Deliver constructive feedback to improve inspection quality and adherence to standards.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

• Assist in creating and managing orders for suppliers involved in linear inspection delivery.
• Track supplier progress and ensure timely execution of inspection tasks.
• Conduct on-site inspections when required, ensuring compliance with current standards.

• Collaborate with internal teams across Asset and Project Delivery and Service Delivery.
• Maintain effective working relationships with external partners and stakeholders.
• Assist with configuring new systems used for collecting inspection data.
• Report monthly inspection KPIs.

• Inspections Lead
• Inspection Team
• Asset and Project Delivery Teams
• Maintenance Teams
• External Contractors and Suppliers

• A minimum of three years’ experience in highway inspection, construction, or a related civil engineering field.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficiency with linear inspection tools and IT systems.
• Digital skills in Impulse Geophysics Roadshow, Field Maps, Survey
  123, ArcGIS, and QGIS.
• Experience in inspection programmes or infrastructure delivery.
• Ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Knowledge of traffic management and road space permitting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with inspection standards and quality assurance processes.

Inspiring :
Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes.

Energising:
Role models positive and energised project focussed attitudes towards and continuous improvement.

Challenging : seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance.

Challengeable :
Encourage a culture of skilled challenging and seek to understand and explore challenge to enable improvement.

Influencing :
Builds commitment and consensus, and role models CPS leadership behaviours to deliver our goals.

Why Work for Us?

At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you’ll be part of a world-class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe’s busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, we play a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently.

A Career Like No Other

Working on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges, and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You’ll be exposed to cutting-edge technology, large-scale infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding.

Long-Term Stability & Growth

With 15+ years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development, and progression opportunities. Whether you’re looking to…